Welcome to the Clubhouse
Hosted by Sam Seitles and Don Swenson. We’ll be chatting with folks from all different backgrounds. Learning about what keeps them creating and how they view life through a creative lens.
Episodes
Don sat down with Michael Cagno, Executive Director of the Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University. Through building innovative partnerships and inclusive, dynamic programming, Michael has made art more accessible and impactful across the region. In this conversation, we explore his journey, his collaborative philosophy, and the vital role the arts play in fostering community.
Wow – what an incredible episode! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Ott, the owner and founder of Cardboard Arena. Ben shared how he's building a vibrant community through the power of gaming, and we explored just how important the social side of gaming truly is.
We also dove into all things Magic: The Gathering – from the thrill of collecting and trading cards to the stunning artwork that first drew Ben into the game.
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Sam and Don sat down with Tom Burdak, Senior Gameplay Engineer with Epic Games. We spoke with Tom about his journey from playing some of our favorite games to making some of our favorite games! It's a conversation you do not want to miss.
Our guest this week is the amazing, Marjorie "Moxie" Sokoloff. Moxie is the head of the theater department at Camden County College. An award winning playwright and director, we talk with Moxie about her life in theater, what drives her creatively, and her and Don talk about some of their former theatrical productions.
Sam and Don had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Kristine Goebel, Founder and CEO of Accompany Suite. Kristine and her team specialize in creating systems that foster healthier, more supportive relationships in the workplace. During their conversation, she shared her journey from her early days on Long Island to founding her own company. Kristine also opened up about her unique philosophy for helping businesses bui...
This was one for the books! Sam and Don fanboyed (Sp?) out on this one. Our guest was the amazing Daniel Horne! Daniel's work has graced the covers of fantasy and monster magazines, romance novels, children's books, the movie Crimson Peak, the Ninja Turtle/Universal Monster toys, and so much more. We talked about his life in art, and what drives him creatively. You can follow Daniel on Instagram @oldschooldan
What a way to start season two! Jennifer Gordon is a dancer, choreographer, ABT certified teacher, producer, and owner of Allegory Dance Theatre. We talk with Jennifer about growing up and her first exposures to dance classes, overcoming obstacles, how she uses real life experiences and classic tales to inspire her choreography, and Hope Dances; a program that brings the vast benefits of dance to senior citizens with a focus on t...
Holy cow that was fun! Folks, we have Heather Swenson Brilla on this episode! We chat about her past career in food service and fine dining, being a social worker, working on her doctorate, and exploring burner culture. Yes, with all of the other stuff going on in Heather's life, she is a coordinator of Playa del Fuego, a regional burning man event run by The Fire Pony Creative Society. To find out more about this regional burn...
Folks, get ready for this amazing chat with Delfino Falciani! We take a deep dive into his highly creative mind, and unravel what goes into creating his amazing stories. You can read issues of Dances in Exile at Comics Fury - Dances in Exile
and learn about his other creative ventures at Equinox Art Studios
Sam sits down with co-host, Don Swenson to chat! Don is the president of Art Club Hammonton and founder of Free Art Friday Hammonton. They talk about Don's early art memories, what drives him to create, and what keeps him engaging in community art projects. Learn more about Don and his art at @donswensonartist on Facebook and Instagram.
Sam and Don sat down with the amazing photographer Leroy Hickman. We talked all about his work, film, horror movies, music, and what has influenced him over the years.
Learn more about Leroy on Facebook and Instagram at Ravendark Photography, and look out for the upcoming film Segments of Jonah. You can find out more about this film on Facebook.
Wow! Sam called up his friend, Amy Adams for an amazing chat! We talked with her about the winding road that lead to her first stage management gig, and how that launched her into much bigger roles in event management. She has worked on some big projects such as Howl O Scream at Busch Gardens, and National Geographic's SharkCon! Join us for an unbelievable hour of conversation!!
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This episode is a treat. Don interviewed Sam and learned a whole bunch about his journey. We talked about teaching, wrestling, growing up in St. Louis and Florida, and some of his plans for the future. Sam has a core of creative energy that knows no bounds!
Sam and Don sat down for a conversation with the incredible Wayne Lucina! We spoke with Wayne about his influences, commercialism, his love for history, conspiracy theories, music, and his amazing artwork. You do not want to miss this episode.
Learn more about Wayne through his website: https://waynelucinaart.net
And catch up with him on the socials:
http://www.instagram.com/wlucinaart
http://www.facebook.com/wayne.lucina
For this episode, we welcomed Tania Pomales to the Clubhouse! Tania spoke with us not only about her amazing art, but about her influences, meditation, and video games. It was an exciting conversation about what impacts her work both creatively and spiritually.
For more information about Tania, visit her website: https://www.taniapomalesart.com/
and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniapomalesfineart/
Fantastic chat with Max Rodio, President of Hammonton Pride, and Maddy Milan, winner of the inaugural Miss Hammonton Pride pageant! Our conversation covered the history of Drag, self expression, and the importance of diversity and community.
Together Max and Maddy worked with The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University to curate the exhibit, "Drag Is Not A Crime". This exhibit features spectacular vignettes showcasing the colo...
A phenomenal episode with Quinton Greene! Painter, Assemblage artist, curator; we talk with Quinton about growing up in North Carolina with musical influences, his time in the Army, picking up a brush for the first time, and persevering through trauma and tragedy.
Quinton's work can be seen throughout the area, and for the last few years, he has acted as curator for Studio67 in Medford, NJ. See more of Quinton's work at https...
What an incredible chat with, Jake Kaplan! We talked about his music, poetry, and BICYCLES! We spent a good deal of time digging into his creative process, and the power of music to transport us to another time and place. Do your earholes a favor and listen to this fun, energetic, and inciteful conversation.
You can find out more about Jake and his music by checking out https://www.instagram.com/featherbirdphilly/
Fantastic chat with Alexa Quaranta! Alexa is a burlesque performer known also by her stage name, Alexandra Ghoul. Our conversation covered everything from her early days in dance classes, self-confidence, body image, music, family, and taking the stage for the first time at Bar XIII in Delaware.
You can find Alexa on Facebook at Alexa Quaranta-Kelly and Alexandra Ghoul. On Instagram: @alexa__ghoul and TikTok: @alexa_ghoul
We are super excited to have Linda Zab-Debow and Olivia Debow with us for this stellar 4th episode. Linda is a retired art teacher and painter, and her daughter Olivia, a talented photographer, is just a few years in to her career as an art teacher. We talk about teaching, reaching students who aren't into your lesson, AI, and everything in between.
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